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The North Dakota Governor's Photo Contest for Travel and Tourism is back, inviting residents to capture the beauty and excitement of our state for a chance to win cash prizes and statewide recognition. This year’s contest is a partnership between the Office of Gov. Doug Burgum, AAA of North Dakota,...
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The Surprising Diversity of Tech Hub LocationsOne of the most surprising aspects of the Biden-Harris administration’s announcement of $504 million in funding for its Tech Hubs is the geographical diversity of the 12 selected hubs. Unlike previous federal initiatives that often concentrate resources in established tech centers, this funding round...
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No Power, No Project
Jul 12 2024Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the data center market and the data center market is driving the energy market. I remember 20 years ago when the regulated utility companies were wondering where the next major power users were going to come from. Little did we realize consumer demand for Netflix,...
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Imagine this: You’ve got a team of ten rowers on your boat. Three people are rowing their hearts out, dripping sweat, and giving all they’ve got. There are five people just sitting with their arms crossed, disengaged, and adding dead weight. Moreover, you have two people who are rowing in...
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $4.5 million in funding to establish three additional USDA Nutrition Hubs in communities across the country. The new Nutrition Hubs will provide tailored and scalable approaches to equitably advance food and nutrition security and help prevent diet-related chronic...
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will strengthen American food supply chains, increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, create more, new and better markets for producers, and lower food costs.Thanks to funding from President Biden’s American Rescue...
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New data sourced by the Site Selectors Guild factors into the lead category of America’s Top States for Business 2024. For the first time in the ranking’s 17-year history, infrastructure is the top-weighted category.“Companies want to move fast,” says CNBC special correspondent Scott Cohn, who leads the annual ranking. “One...
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Unlocking Economic Growth with General AviationHave you ever heard the hum of a plane overhead and wondered about the impact the local airport has on your community? You might be surprised to learn that general aviation airports are more than just takeoff and landing strips—they are powerful economic engines driving...
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July is National Park and Recreation Month. It is dedicated “to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities” by highlighting local parks and recreational centers while recognizing the staff and administration that help maintain them throughout America. This year’s theme is “Where You Belong (to celebrate) the many ways park...
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The more time I spend working in marketing, the more parallels I find between my professional and personal life. This makes sense because I am a human being with human experience. Naturally, there will be some synchronicities.I recently picked up Deepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, and after...
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What is Economic Gardening?Economic Gardening is a unique entrepreneurial approach to economic development that focuses on nurturing and supporting second-stage companies and local businesses within a community rather than attracting new business from outside. The approach seeks to provide support for existing enterprises within a region to facilitate a sort...
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Greener, cleaner and cooler
Jul 1 2024Plush landscapes and pleasant temperatures await.While it’s heating up across the country, North Dakota is better than ever. Enjoy beautiful, wide-open spaces, exceptional scenery and active wildlife. Play a round of golf, explore the many trails or cast a line and have some fun on the water.Breathe it all in.Read...
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ChatGPT: 5 Prompts To Analyze Business Metrics
Jun 21 2024Analysis is not a department, it’s everyone’s job. For best results, question every decision, every process and those regular tasks in your business that you’ve always done. Make sure every path you take is the best one to take at any given time. No one sleepwalks their way to success...
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UPDATED: Burgum highlights progress at Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education with AI theme
Jun 17 2024Gov. Doug Burgum today kicked off the eighth annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College, highlighting progress made during his administration to support and encourage innovative education practices and policies to improve student outcomes and prepare students to be choice-ready...
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Cities that converted empty office buildings into housing face these important questions
Jun 16 2024It took a global pandemic to convince American businesses that their employees could work productively from home or a favorite coffee shop. Post-COVID-19, employers are struggling to find the right balance of in-office and remote work. However, hybrid work is likely here to stay, at least for a segment of...
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Tourism is an often-underutilized driver of economic growth, capable of transforming communities by creating jobs, fostering local businesses, and enhancing the overall quality of life. Economic developers and tourism professionals must work together to create a cohesive strategy that leverages the community’s tourism potential. Here’s how you can integrate tourism...
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $50 million to 141 awardees in 40 states and Puerto Rico, through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP Program), reaching 177 unique agricultural operations and over 11,000 workers. The awards will help...
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The long-simmering debate over whether remote work hurts productivity or dampens worker performance has reached the peak of academic prestige: A study in the journal Nature.Leaders eager to get workers back to the office often believe it leads to things like lower worker output and an erosion of workplace culture...
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The Midwest Travel Journalists Association (MTJA) will hold its 2024 Spring Conference in Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota, June 12-16. The conference, hosted by the Bismarck-Mandan Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and supported by North Dakota Tourism, connects more than 30 travel journalists and destination marketing organizations for professional development, networking and...
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If the past few years have reinforced any ideas about the ups and downs of the port industry, one axiom still rings true: Expect the unexpected.That’s because the unexpected is what usually causes disruption in the supply chain: it might be the COVID-19 pandemic. Or the violent incidents at the...
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In Focus: Is This Community Approach the Blueprint for Sustainable Industrial Development?
Jun 3 2024In today’s landscape, architects and planners are not just building factories, they are sculpting ecosystems that blend seamlessly with their urban and rural backdrops, fostering efficiency and ecological harmony within the communities they inhabit.Industrial spaces are more than just functional units, and their designers can aspire to create living ecosystems...
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Now is a great time to be a semiconductor manufacturer or supplier on the hunt for incentives in the United States. Sparked by over $50 billion in funding for the US semiconductor industry via the CHIPS Act, state incentives for the semiconductor sector have increased tremendously. When the White House...
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The economic landscapes of communities nationwide are as unsettled as ever. One facet of this reality is the state of commercial real estate. Beginning with government-imposed shutdowns and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and individuals have changed their habits, incorporating remote or hybrid work practices into daily life...
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Summer Fun in the Sun 2024
May 31 2024Summer in Beulah is a favorite time of the year, full of sunny days and short, warm nights. Once the sun comes out, there is never a dull moment in and around Beulah! Whether you’re looking for a family outing or outdoor socializing, take a look at what Beulah is...